as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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as in ignored
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
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Recent Examples of passed (over)
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
That’s a group that could and should be upgraded, but the Yankees, typically adverse to spending lavishly on bullpen help, passed over a free agent class that included a few closers and high-leverage relievers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Movie fans are used to stories in which actors either lament or give thanks that they were passed over, or consciously chose not to take a gig that turned out to be iconic.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
Yet the Na’vi were passed over in favor of Weapons and F1.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Since being elected to the board in 2021, Foley has been passed over for the top position multiple times.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
For years, Better Call Saul fans watched as Rhea Seehorn was passed over despite her astonishing portrayal of Kim Wexler on the beloved drama.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
And the health department is hearing from other providers who are being passed over.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
The immense disappointment of being passed over for Team Canada won’t keep Mark Scheifele from remaining in the Olympic testing protocol in case he’s called on as an injury replacement ahead of next month’s Milan Cortina Games.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Congrats to all, but still, after being passed over too many times in too many roles over too many years, there was a true victory Thursday in hearing the name of the man who personified Delta Slim himself in that Best Supporting Actor list.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
That’s a group that could and should be upgraded, but the Yankees, typically adverse to spending lavishly on bullpen help, passed over a free agent class that included a few closers and high-leverage relievers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Movie fans are used to stories in which actors either lament or give thanks that they were passed over, or consciously chose not to take a gig that turned out to be iconic.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
Yet the Na’vi were passed over in favor of Weapons and F1.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Since being elected to the board in 2021, Foley has been passed over for the top position multiple times.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
For years, Better Call Saul fans watched as Rhea Seehorn was passed over despite her astonishing portrayal of Kim Wexler on the beloved drama.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
And the health department is hearing from other providers who are being passed over.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
The immense disappointment of being passed over for Team Canada won’t keep Mark Scheifele from remaining in the Olympic testing protocol in case he’s called on as an injury replacement ahead of next month’s Milan Cortina Games.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Passed (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28over%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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